An Italian chef was fired for refusing to put pineapple on pizza, as it "offended his culture".

An Italian chef in Brisbane was dismissed for refusing to make a Hawaiian pizza, claiming it was offensive to his culture. The chef, Davide Tamburella, was let go from La Costa restaurant after multiple complaints about his behavior. He argued that his firing was unlawful, but the labor commission ruled against him, noting his refusal was based on cultural beliefs. Tamburella had previously requested his boss to understand the significance of not using pineapple on pizza. Additionally, he faced criticism for his communication style and a workplace incident that resulted in an injury. His claim for wrongful dismissal was rejected due to late filing.